Withholding tax canton of Schwyz 2026
Calculate withholding tax in the canton of Schwyz — by tariff code, number of children and church tax, with the official FTA tariffs 2026.
| Effective tax rate | 4.8% |
| Withholding tax per year | CHF 3'736.20 |
| Net salary per month | CHF 6'188.65 |
Tariff code A0N · monthly gross salary as the basis
Withholding tax in the canton of Schwyz
Schwyz is among the cheapest tax cantons and a popular residence for well-earning newcomers from the Zurich area. For withholding tax the monthly model applies; the tariffs include cantonal and municipal tax and come with and without church tax. Schwyz withholding rates are accordingly among the lowest in Switzerland.
Key facts 2026
| Calculation model | monthly model |
| Church tax | with and without church tax |
| Tariff codes | A, B, C, H |
| Example: CHF 6'000/month (single) | CHF 266 (4.4%) |
| Example: CHF 8'000/month (single) | CHF 461 (5.8%) |
| Example: CHF 10'000/month (single) | CHF 712 (7.1%) |
Withholding tax in Schwyz in practice
Schwyz lives to a considerable extent on people moving out from the Zurich economic area: many work by the lake or in the city and live in Wollerau, Freienbach or Küssnacht. That is decisive for withholding tax, because the canton of residence governs. Differences between districts, however, do not show up in the withholding tariff — that one is uniform across the canton.
What the tariff code changes in Schwyz
CHF 8'000 gross salary per month in the canton of Schwyz, six family situations — under the SZ tariff 2026:
| Situation | Code | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | A0N | CHF 460.80 |
| Married, single earner, no children | B0N | CHF 304.00 |
| Married, single earner, two children | B2N | CHF 55.20 |
| Married, dual earners, no children | C0N | CHF 444.80 |
| Married, dual earners, two children | C2N | CHF 299.20 |
| Single parent, one child | H1N | CHF 313.60 |
Spread in Schwyz: CHF 147 per month at an identical salary — CHF 1'766 over a year. Check the code on your payslip.
How the rate climbs with the salary
Single, no children, tariff A0N, canton of Schwyz:
| Gross salary / month | Rate | Withholding tax |
|---|---|---|
| CHF 4'000 | 2.5% | CHF 100.80 |
| CHF 6'000 | 4.4% | CHF 266.40 |
| CHF 8'000 | 5.8% | CHF 460.80 |
| CHF 12'000 | 8.2% | CHF 987.60 |
| CHF 16'000 | 10.3% | CHF 1'641.60 |
The salary quadruples; withholding tax in Schwyz rises from CHF 101 to CHF 1'642 — the rate from 2.5% to 10.3%.
Schwyz against the other cantons
At CHF 8'000 gross per month (single, no children, no church tax), Schwyz sits at rank 2 of 26, counting from the cheapest canton to the most expensive.
- Cheapest canton: Zug at CHF 338.40 per month (CHF 122 less than in Schwyz)
- Most expensive canton: Neuchâtel at CHF 1'234.40 per month (CHF 774 more than in Schwyz)
- Schwyz: CHF 460.80 per month, or CHF 5'530 a year.
Every canton side by side: withholding tax comparison. Paid too much? A tariff correction or subsequent ordinary assessment with the Schwyz tax administration runs until 31 March of the following year — the guidewithholding tax or ordinary assessment explains how.
Frequently asked questions
Under which model is withholding tax calculated in the canton of Schwyz?
The canton of Schwyz calculates under the monthly model. The tariffs include cantonal, municipal and federal tax and are published with and without church tax. The gross salary is decisive; for your salary, use the calculator above.
How high is withholding tax in Schwyz at CHF 8'000 per month?
A single person without children pays in Schwyz, at CHF 8'000 gross monthly salary, about CHF 461 withholding tax (5.8% effective). With children, married or with church tax the rate shifts — the calculator above shows your case.
Why is withholding tax so low in Schwyz?
The tariff reflects the whole income-tax burden — canton, municipality and Confederation. As Schwyz is very cheap for ordinary tax, withholding rates are, at a comparable salary, markedly lower than in Geneva or Bern, for example.
Do the low-tax Schwyz municipalities have their own withholding tariff?
No. The withholding tariff is uniform across the canton of Schwyz and contains a flat municipal component. The large differences between municipal multipliers only take effect in an ordinary assessment — for instance from a gross annual salary of CHF 120,000.
Ordinary income tax in the canton of Schwyz: tax calculator Schwyz. Social-security contributions on the salary: salary calculator. All cantons:withholding tax calculator.
Sources: 2026 withholding-tax tariffs:FTA / tax administration of the canton of Schwyz. The tariff content is the canton's responsibility. Methodology: methodology.
Last updated: 13.07.2026 · 2026 data